Original Victorian Era Zulu Wars Selepe War Axe with Wire Bound Haft and Carved Head Martini-Henry Parts In the percussion era

In the percussion era

slightly downward angled wings

and seldom seen on the market

It has the original waxed cardboard case marked with US Army National Stock Numbers (NSN) 626-170--430

Original Victorian Era Zulu Wars Selepe War Axe with Wire Bound Haft and Carved Head Martini-Henry Parts In the percussion eraOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is almost certainly a British soldier's "bring back" this is a totally original to the period ZULU war axe, traditionally referred to as a selepe, carried in the left hand behind the cowhide shield. The short stabbing iklwa spear was carried in the right hand. This is a type of ZULU Selepe War Axe that we have not seen before. The head of the handle is carved in almost a "scoop" shape around where the small